RealMarkP
2013-08-01, 12:49 PM
Like the title states, is there a way to play Dark Sun without Psionics? Has anyone tried?
I'd like to underscore the fact that magic is what caused Athas to become a wasteland and that by continuing to use it, you're damaging it further. It would continue to be shunned and punishable if used. Since I'll be using the True Sorcery magic system, I'd like to define magic as a thing that many commoners don't use and have no knowledge of its workings. So, there are no spell lists, no predefined spells as you would find in other campaign settings. Any sort of spell effect must be first thought up, experimented with, and so forth.
Another limitation is Metals. I'm thinking of loosening the grip on metals, perhaps even allowing the use of bronze and copper. It would still have a limited supply and any sort of crafting would be done in the form of smelting metallic objects.
Thoughts and comments are always appreciated.
I'd like to underscore the fact that magic is what caused Athas to become a wasteland and that by continuing to use it, you're damaging it further. It would continue to be shunned and punishable if used. Since I'll be using the True Sorcery magic system, I'd like to define magic as a thing that many commoners don't use and have no knowledge of its workings. So, there are no spell lists, no predefined spells as you would find in other campaign settings. Any sort of spell effect must be first thought up, experimented with, and so forth.
Another limitation is Metals. I'm thinking of loosening the grip on metals, perhaps even allowing the use of bronze and copper. It would still have a limited supply and any sort of crafting would be done in the form of smelting metallic objects.
Thoughts and comments are always appreciated.